We take care of us.
Health doesn't happen in isolation. Much of what shapes our health happens outside the healthcare system. The organizations doing advocacy, education, mutual aid, social services, and community-building are often the places people turn to first — and the places that understand their needs best.
Oropeza Health partners with community organizations to connect people with affirming primary care, strengthen local referral networks, and invest in the health of the communities we share.
How Community Partnerships Work
- Connect people with care
Trusted community partners can connect people they serve with Oropeza Health, including people who may face financial barriers to membership.
This is one of the ways our mutual-aid membership model works: Community Support members choose to pay more each month, helping Oropeza Health make membership accessible to people who otherwise might not be able to afford it. Community partners help make sure that support reaches people in our community who need it.
Reduced-cost membership opportunities are limited and available through participating community partners.
- Sponsor someone's healthcare
Organizations can also sponsor an Oropeza Health membership for someone they serve.
Sponsored memberships provide access to ongoing primary care rather than a one-time visit. When possible, I encourage year-long sponsorships so there's time to establish care, address ongoing health needs, and build a meaningful primary care relationship.
- Build a referral relationship
Partnership works both ways.
I want to know the organizations and resources available in our community so I can connect patients with support beyond what happens in my office. Community partners also have a place to send people looking for primary care that is LGBTQ+-affirming, weight-inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, or grounded in harm reduction.
The decision to contact Oropeza Health or become a patient always belongs to the person being referred.
Our Community Partners
Oropeza Health is grateful to work alongside organizations serving and strengthening our community.
Maji Rising
Maji Rising is based in Spokane, Washington, with a mission to cultivate a community of holistic care that empowers individuals to seek better outcomes for themselves. With a vision firmly set on creating a more equitable future, Maji Rising aims to foster the traditions of lineage-based healthcare and promote overall well-being.
Visit Maji Rising →
Odyssey Youth Movement
Odyssey Youth Movement promotes equity for LGBTQ+ youth in the Inland Northwest through youth-driven programs and community education.
Visit Odyssey Youth Movement →
Spectrum Center Spokane
Spectrum Center Spokane is an intersectional and intergenerational organization that uplifts the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community. Spectrum is proud to have served the Eastern Washington and North Idaho regions since 2018.
Visit Spectrum Center Spokane →
Spokane AIDS Network
SAN remains focused on maintaining the organization's legacy by remaining a visible partner to raise awareness about the impact of HIV and AIDS in Spokane. SAN works in close partnership with community stakeholders to serve as a bridge for resources for people living with and impacted by HIV and AIDS.
Visit SAN →
Spokane Area Jewish Family Services
Spokane Area Jewish Family Services (SAJFS) provides programs and support services to help strengthen families, children, and individuals of all ages in our community, while incorporating Jewish principles, culture, and values.
Visit Spokane Area Jewish Family Services →
Spokane Pride
Spokane Pride is dedicated to organizing and hosting inclusive, queer-centered events throughout the Inland Northwest year-round, creating spaces for celebration, connection, and advocacy while supporting other LGBTQIA2S+ organizations and activists.
Visit Spokane Pride →Spokane Regional Health District
As a leader in public health, Spokane Regional Health District partners with the community to protect, promote, and improve the health, wellness, safety, and quality of life for all people in Spokane County.
Visit Spokane Regional Health District →
Trans Spokane
Trans Spokane is a trans-led social and support community providing connections for trans and gender-expansive adults in Eastern Washington and North Idaho through weekly meetings, an online Discord community, and outreach events.
Visit Trans Spokane →
Interested in partnering?
If your organization serves people who could benefit from accessible, affirming primary care — or you have an idea for how we could work together — let's talk.
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The Oropeza Health Community Access Fund will help make membership-based primary care accessible to people in our community who otherwise may not be able to afford it.
Community donations are coming soon.